How does Shakespeare's treatment of human sexuality relate to the sexual conventions and language of his times? Looking at both plays and poetry, this lively and informative book explores Shakespeare's portrayal of desire, jealousy, and same-gender relationships, as well as how sex becomes a source of humour in his comedies.
How does Shakespeare's treatment of human sexuality relate to the sexual conventions and language of his times? Looking at both plays and poetry, this lively and informative book explores Shakespeare's portrayal of desire, jealousy, and same-gender relationships, as well as how sex becomes a source of humour in his comedies.
Stanley Wells is Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Emeritus Professor of Shakespeare Studies of the University of Birmingham, and Honorary Emeritus Governor of the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. He has an extensive record of publications, mostly concerned with Shakespeare and his contemporaries.
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Preface Introduction Part One: Life and Times 1: Sexuality in Shakespeare's Time 2: Sex and Poetry in Shakespeare's Time 3: Shakespeare and Sex Part Two: Plays and Poems 4: The Fun of Sex 5: Sexual Desire 6: Sex and Love in Romeo and Juliet 7: Sexual Jealousy 8: Sex and Experience 9: Whores and Saints 10: Just Good Friends? Conclusion Further Reading
Preface Introduction Part One: Life and Times 1: Sexuality in Shakespeare's Time 2: Sex and Poetry in Shakespeare's Time 3: Shakespeare and Sex Part Two: Plays and Poems 4: The Fun of Sex 5: Sexual Desire 6: Sex and Love in Romeo and Juliet 7: Sexual Jealousy 8: Sex and Experience 9: Whores and Saints 10: Just Good Friends? Conclusion Further Reading
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